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Today's automotive landscape is marked by shifting sales landscapes, technology innovations, and a mix of successes and stumbles. From the US, we're seeing a seismic shift in how new car sales play out, with Texas rapidly closing the gap on California. According to CarScoops, Texas's share of US new car sales has climbed to 10.8%, while California's has dropped to 11.4% (CarScoops), a significant swing that reflects a strong demand for pickup trucks. Texans are not only buying more, but they're also paying a premium, with average car prices on the rise (CarScoops). Internationally, Greece is grappling with the rollout of AI-powered traffic cameras, which have struggled to accurately detect traffic infractions. Out of 13,000 citations generated, only 400 were deemed valid by human reviewers (CarScoops). The system's accuracy was further eroded by a lack of legislative support for average-speed calculations. Meanwhile, on the innovation front, we're seeing some impressive advancements fr